Add 30/32 and 25/30
30/32 + 25/30 is 85/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 30 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
30/32 = 30 × 15/32 × 15 = 450/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
25/30 = 25 × 16/30 × 16 = 400/480 - Add the two like fractions:
450/480 + 400/480 = 450 + 400/480 = 850/480 - 850/480 simplified gives 85/48
- So, 30/32 + 25/30 = 85/48
In mixed form: 137/48
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